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Bentgrass (Penncross) Seed
Penncross Bentgrass is renowned for its beauty, featuring a tight, upright growth and fine leaf texture. Its deep bluish-green color and thick density make it a luxury cool-season grass, perfect for creating a velvety turf.
Creeping Bentgrasses spread through long stems, with nodes that root easily, forming the famous thick, velvety turf. It pairs well with Princess 77 Couch for a pristine, manicured golf course-like lawn.
Ideal for temperate Australian climates such as Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and New South Wales, Penncross Bentgrass is not recommended for far northern areas where temperatures consistently reach 35 degrees.
Seeding Rates
- New Lawns: 10 grams per square meter (1kg/100m2).
- Overseeding: 5 grams per square meter (1kg/200m2).
Restrictions
There are currently quarantine restrictions for seeds being sent to TAS and WA.
Tasmanian customers: We are able to ship this seed to Tasmania. There is currently no added charges for quarantine inspection.
WA customers: We are unable to ship seed to WA.
For more information see below tabs ‘Description’ and ‘Features’ to see if this grass suits you!
Blade
Very fine
Colour
Medium
Growth
Slow spreading
Growth Rate
Medium
Detailed Description
Penncross Bentgrass is a super thin-bladed, very dense grass, resembling carpet, making it perfect for golf and bowling greens. Its aggressive growth pattern contributes to its high traffic tolerance.
Sowing Tips
Plant ensuring good seed-to-soil contact but no deeper than 0.7cm.
Optimal Planting Time
The best time to sow is when the temperature is consistently close to 18 degrees.
Germination
Germination will take place in 7 – 15 days, depending on soil temperatures. Limited use of the area can be expected in 6 weeks.
Water
Keep seedlings moist until well-rooted. Penncross performs best on sandy soil and tolerates clay soils with adequate drainage. Bentgrasses do not perform well in wet areas; however, Penncross can tolerate saturated soil conditions for short periods.
Fertilising
Penncross performs best in soils with a pH of 5.5 to 8. It has a moderate annual Nitrogen requirement.
First Mowing
The first mowing may be expected within 30 days, or when the plants have sufficiently rooted.
Mowing Frequency
Penncross’s optimum mowing height is 4.8mm to 8mm, but can be adjusted higher or lower depending upon maintenance practices and intended use. Increased mowing requirements during the active growth phase are expected.
Disadvantages of Penncross
- Penncross requires moderate to high maintenance.
- Penncross can be used for residential lawns but homeowners should investigate the care required for this grass, along with the soil, air, and drainage requirements needed to make this grass grow before planting.
Seed and Package Details
100% Penncross Bentgrass, 80% Min Germination, 98% purity.
Independently Tested
A seed testing certificate is available upon request.
Ideal Use
Golf Courses (fairways, tees, and greens), Residential Lawns, Winter Overseeding of Bermudagrass Greens.
Have any questions? Feel free to contact us and we’ll help you out.
Locations
Season
Warm season grasses thrive during the warmer months in Spring and Summer and may go dormant in cooler climates through winter.
Cool season grasses thrive during the cooler months in Winter
Seed information
Shade tolerance (Weather)
- Full Sun
- Part Shade
- Heavy Shade
- Full Shade
Drought tolerance (Weather)
- Moderate
- Good
- Excellent
Traffic tolerance (Weather)
- Moderate
- Good
- Excellent
Frost tolerance
- Poor
- Moderate
- Good
- Excellent
Average days to germination
- 2-3 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-4 Weeks
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Standard Delivery
Australia Wide (except Western Australia), at cost from Australia Post.
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International
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